Lawson replaces Sergio Perez, who exited Red Bull Racing on Wednesday after four years with the world championship team.
Perez departs the team after a poor season in 2024 where he failed to help Red Bull win the Constructors’ championship.
Lando Norris’s victory allows McLaren to win the Formula One Constructors’ championship for the first time since 1998.
Chares Leclerc gets 10 place grid penalty for battery change at Abu Dhabi GP in blow to Ferrari title hopes.